Khris Middleton

Khris Middleton was selected by the Detroit Pistons with the 39th overall pick in the 2012 NBA Draft, beginning a distinguished professional basketball career. After a rookie season that included limited court time with the Pistons and a stint with the Fort Wayne Mad Ants in the NBA Development League, Middleton was traded to the Milwaukee Bucks in 2013. He quickly established himself as a vital contributor, playing all 82 games in the 2013-14 season and averaging 12.1 points. His consistent development as a ‘3-and-D’ player led to a significant five-year, $70 million contract re-signing with the Bucks in 2015.

Middleton’s tenure with the Milwaukee Bucks saw him achieve numerous career milestones. He earned his first NBA All-Star selection in 2019, followed by two additional selections in 2020 and 2022, underscoring his consistent elite performance. A defining achievement came during the 2020-21 season when Middleton played a crucial role in leading the Milwaukee Bucks to their first NBA championship since 1971. In the same impactful year, he further solidified his status by winning an Olympic gold medal with Team USA at the 2020 Summer Olympics, held in 2021.

This move follows years of consistent high-level play and leadership that have established him as one of the NBA’s most respected and accomplished athletes.